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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Replacement is Sony A9 II
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-110 was released 7 years earlier than the A9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VG-110 matches up vs the A9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony A9

 VG-110 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Olympus VG-110

 A9 VG-110 
RevealedApril 2017February 2011Fresher by 75 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony A9

 VG-110 A9 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 compared to the A9.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and A9 is 97 and 65 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and A9.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A9 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older VG-110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Sony A9
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
83
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Sony A9
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography details
Sony A9 Sports photography details
24
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (170 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (650 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
Travel photography with Sony A9
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (170 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
73
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Sony A9
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (170 per charge)
no Timelapse function
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (650 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Sony A9
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony A9
 Olympus VG-110Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-110 Sony Alpha A9
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-02-08 2017-04-19
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lb) 673 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 170 shots 650 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail price $150 $4,498